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Letter to the Editor: Public pensions have been the subject of considerable discussion and debate the past few years. It seems reasonable to assume that the precipitous economic meltdown of 2008-2009 was what triggered the long overdue debate. An economic disaster which saw massive job-loss, home values plummet, financial markets collapse and ultimately, Federal government intervention. At that time citizens faced unprecedented challenges, causing many to naturally look at the size, scope, expense and expanse of government. This includes wages and benefits for governmental employees. It is important to be mindful that this incredibly painful economic slide has yet to fully abate as...

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Letter to the Editor:
Public pensions have been the subject of considerable discussion and debate the past few years. It seems reasonable to assume that the precipitous economic meltdown of 2008-2009 was what triggered the long overdue debate. An...

Letter to the Editor:
Public pensions have been the subject of considerable discussion and debate the past few years. It seems reasonable to assume that the precipitous economic meltdown of 2008-2009 was what triggered the long overdue debate. An...

Letter to the Editor:
Public pensions have been the subject of considerable discussion and debate the past few years. It seems reasonable to assume that the precipitous economic meltdown of 2008-2009 was what triggered the long overdue debate. An...

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